An NIPBA team is playing Ireland this Sunday, 22nd June, at Limavady B.C. The game is part of the Association’s Centenary celebrations. The match will take place over 2 sessions, beginning with singles and fours followed by pairs and triples. The following team has been selected for session 1. Singles: Willie McCaw, Philip Stirling and...
Author: Colin Hogg
Congratulations to Neil Booth MBE
Following a decorated playing and management career in the sport, congratulations to Neil Booth on being awarded the MBE in the latest King’s Honours for his devoted services to bowls. Not only is it deserved recognition for Neil, but also to the sport of bowls.
NIPBA Squad to play Ireland Selected
NIPBA v Ireland As part of our Centenary celebrations, an NIPBA team will play Ireland on Sunday 22nd June at Limavady B.C. The following players have been selected to represent the NIPBA. The match will serve as good practice for the Irish team as they prepare for the British Isles International Series the following week...
Junior Association Trial Squad Selected
Junior Inter Association 2025 The following players have been selected for a trial for this year’s Junior Association team. The trial will take place on Wednesday 2nd July at Limavady B.C. commencing at 6.45pm. The Junior Inter-Association Championship will be held on Friday 25th and Saturday 26th July at Belmont B.C. Dress is club kit....
Irish Selection for NIPBA players
Congratulations to Ian McClure, Mark Wilson, Adam Rankin, Aaron Tennant, Jason Kerr and Gary McCloy who have been selected to represent Ireland in the British Bowls International Series to be held at LLandridrod Wells, Wales from Thursday 26th June – Sunday 29th June. Best wishes to them all for a sucessful and enjoyable series.
NIPBA successfully defend Senior Association title
Congratulations to all the players and management team of the NIPBA who put in a great team effort to successfully defend the Senior Association title at Ballymoney.
Senior Association Team Selected
Details on Senior Association page of the website.
Senior Association trial squad selected
The following players have been selected for the NIPBA Inter-Association Trial which will be played at Ballymoney BC on Wednesday 21st May at 6.45pm (sharp). RED TEAM BLUE TEAM Rink One Rink One Lead D.SMITH (Portrush) Lead Dillon McELROY (Cookstown) Second M.JONES (Ballymoney) Second J.SHAW (Cookstown) Third B.SMYTH (Ballymoney) Third...
2025 Flag Unfurling
The 2025 bowling season was officially opened last Saturday, 12th April when our Centenary President, Robert Madden unfurled the Association Flag at Limavady B.C. The occasion was particularly auspicious as it marked the beginning of the NIPBA’s Centenary season following its formation in 1925. Guests and club representatives enjoyed the afternoon’s bowling in pleasant sunshine,...